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Camera Control Unit
© 2004 Sony Corporation
CCU-TX50/50P
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Page 1: ...3 863 129 13 1 Camera Control Unit 2004 Sony Corporation CCU TX50 50P Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference ...
Page 2: ...or both To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock refer servicing to qualified service personnel For the customers in Europe for CCU TX50P This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards EN60950 1 Product S...
Page 3: ... diagnostics Mode 13 Settings of the Camera 13 Status Display of the Unit 13 Self diagnostics of the Camera System 14 Results of the Self diagnosis of the Internal Boards of the Unit 14 Diagnostics Page of the Camera 16 Exiting the Self diagnostic Mode 16 When an Error Occurs 16 Notes on Use 17 Specifications 17 General 17 Input signals 17 Output signals 17 Camera input output signals 18 Supplied ...
Page 4: ... those for outputting such signals as a composite video signal VBS component video signals switchable to RGB SDI signals and video signals for video and waveform monitors for inputting a reference signal for external synchronization Status and self diagnostics display on the picture monitor You can check all sorts of settings of the unit and the results of self diagnoses of internal boards on the ...
Page 5: ... CAM indicators light when the POWER switch is turned on The CAM indicator goes off when the power is turned off by the CAM PW button on the remote control panel Note If the fan in the CCU TX50 50P stops the MAIN indicator will flash simultaneously to warn you of the abnormal condition If this occurs turn the POWER switch off immediately and contact Sony service personnel c CABLE ALARM indicators ...
Page 6: ...ALL button When you press this button the TALLY indicator on the camera adaptor lights The tally indicator on the unit also lights red when you press this button and goes off if the CALL button is pressed while it is lit f PANEL button When the RCP D50 D51 camera control panel is connected press this button to light it up so you can select the device which controls the camera The unit can control ...
Page 7: ...ion when the TLCS button is on CLS button Press this button which lights up when pressed to activate the clear scan function ON button Press this button which lights up when pressed to activate the normal shutter function UP DOWN selector When the CLS button lights The clear scan frequency is increased each time you press this selector to the UP position The clear scan frequency is reduced each ti...
Page 8: ...me when the switch is set to this position BLACK Adjusts the black balance automatically one time when the switch is set to this position E ATW auto tracing white balance button Press this button which lights up when pressed to have the white balance adjusted automatically when lighting conditions change r MASTER BLACK adjustment knob Adjusts the master black levels of the R G and B signals simult...
Page 9: ...such a cable will cause electric shock b AUDIO OUTPUT connectors XLR 3 pin Supply audio signals from the video camera c INPUT connectors The two connectors of each pair are loop through connectors When the upper connector is used and no connection is made to the lower connector the upper connector is terminated automatically with an impedance of 75 ohms a CAMERA connector b AUDIO OUTPUT connectors...
Page 10: ... to be output For details on the internal boards consult your nearest Sony dealer C PIX picture monitor output connector BNC type Supplies a video signal or video and character signals together to a picture monitor When using the RCP D50 D51 Remote Control Panel you can select the signal output from the PIX connector using the MONITOR SELECT button on the menu of the RCP D50 D51 When the signal ou...
Page 11: ...his unit CAB Carbon microphone power supply 20 dB gain ECM Electret condenser microphone power supply 40 dB gain DYN Dynamic microphone no power supply 60 dB gain factory setting b Headset microphone switch 2 S104 When the headset microphone switch 1 S103 is set to DYN set this switch according to the type of output of the headset microphone OPEN Balanced type GND Unbalanced type factory setting c...
Page 12: ...on connections Triaxial cable The triaxial cable should never be connected to or disconnected from the CCU TX50 50P when the power is turned on Always turn the unit off first Video camera Some switches or controls on the video camera may not work when the camera is connected to the CCU TX50 50P For details refer to Operation Manuals of the video camera and the camera adaptor CA TX50 DXC D50 D55 se...
Page 13: ...gs of the Camera The settings and operations status of the camera are displayed 1 Master gain 2 4 3 is displayed when the images recorded in 16 9 format are output after converted to the images of the 4 3 mode 3 EVS is displayed when EVS of the electrical shutter is on 4 Shows the shutter speed currently selected 5 Shows the on off setting of the shutter 6 Shows the type of ND filter currently sel...
Page 14: ...ble length may not be displayed correctly Fan power Fan status in the CCU power block Timer Power up time to devices connected CCU Power Status of the CCU power supply Page 2 CAMERA cable Camera cable connection status connected shorted CAMERA Data Camera data transmission status CAMERA Power Status of the power supply to a camera CAMERA Tone Camera ID tone status RCP cable Connection status of th...
Page 15: ...om Demodulating status of the intercom line CHU Data Data reception status from the camera Power Power supply status of the TR board AT board Reference Operation mode of the phase adjustment Gen Lock Locking status BATT Volt Voltage of the coin battery supplied with the AT board CCU Mode Operation mode of the CCU PLD Config Configuration result status of the PLD mounted on the AT board CCU Power C...
Page 16: ...S SDI Composite Out 2 Signal type from composite output connector 2 VBS SDI Composite Out 3 Signal type from composite output connector 3 VBS SDI Composite Setup Setup settings to be added to the VBS signal Rear VDA Power supply status of the VDA board on the rear PLD Cofig Configuration completion status of the PLD mounted on the EN board Power Power supply status of the EN board Diagnostics Page...
Page 17: ...neutral detergent then wipe dry Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol or thinners as these may damage the finish Specifications General Power consumption 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz maximum 1 3 A Peak inrush current 1 Power ON current probe method 50 A 240V 2 Hot switching inrush current measured in accordance with European standard EN55103 1 10 A 230V Cable length Maximum 750 m φ 8 5 mm Operatin...
Page 18: ...5 pin 1 Supplied accessories AC power cord 1 AC power plug holder 1 Number plate 1 set Operating Instructions 1 CD ROM including multi lingual operating instructions 1 Warranty booklet 1 Optional accessories Remote Control Panel RCP D50 D51 Rack Mount Bracket RMM 301 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use SON...
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